LWV-Bangor Area: City Council Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area is holding a forum for the open seat on Bangor’s City Council on Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at Bangor City Hall. All five candidates plan to participate.

This will be an in-person event, with candidates and audience present in Council Chambers. The forum will be lived-streamed through the city's social media and broadcast on the city’s cable TV station. The public may submit questions before the event through an email account available on the City’s website. All questions from the public, whether in person or in advance, must be written and will be read by the moderator. 

To submit a question: 

Questions can be submitted to public.info@bangormaine.gov with “Candidate Question” in the subject line of the email. A zoom link will be available to watch the Candidate Forum, but there will be no opportunity for public comment. The only questions that will be asked will be written and submitted prior to the start of the event. No questions submitted during the event will be considered. 

To watch the forum:

1. Attend in persion at Bangor's City Hall (73 Harlow Street)
2. Watch on City of Bangor's Facebook page
3. Watch on the City's cable TV station (local channel 1303)

This forum is a nonpartisan event designed to allow Bangor residents to learn more about the candidates in this election. 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not endorse any political party or candidate for elective office.